New Programming at the Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre Community Kitchen!

The Community Kitchen is bustling with exciting new spring program offerings and events! Located at the Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre, this interactive teaching kitchen is the first of its kind in our city facilities.

This April residents can check out a variety of new classes to sharpen their culinary skills. For kids, offerings include:

Kitchen Adventures:

Learn the basics of food
preparation, cooking and baking techniques as well as healthy eating. Learn
to create and enjoy good food. This is a registered program for children 6 to
12 years of age.
Wednesdays, 4 to 6 pm
March 27 to May 1, $70.75 Barcode 1438856
May 8 to June 19, $82.75 Barcode 1438865

Youth Cook-off Competition

There will be various competitions:
blind taste tests, make a lunch with a mystery box of ingredients, as well as
a dessert round similar to the reality TV show “Nailed It”. This program is
sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club. For more information call 613-526-5468.

Youth Baking

A monthly workshop for
youth. Learn simple recipes, explore new dishes, and
discover food from around the world together.

For the more adventurous cook or for those looking to try new cuisines and techniques, there are several new classes that are a must try. These include:

Taste of Africa

There are so many awesome cultures about Africa
and one of them is the food. During this free cooking workshop you will
learn about African cultures such as Ivorian, Sierra Leone and Ghana through
delicious dishes. Ivorian fried rice, plantain, banana akara,
bisap drink (hibiscus drink), to name a few, are on the menu. To reserve
your spot call 613-247-4827.

Gardening and Preserving 101

Learn the basic
fundamentals and benefits of gardening, home canning and freezing. Canning and freezing are a safe, economical
way to preserve food at home that can save you money and allow you to enjoy
homegrown foods year round.

Community Kitchen Workshops

Put on your chef’s hat and apron and let’s take
a trip around the world with Chef Rafic and start cooking! April 16 we’ll
travel to the Mediterranean. On April 30 we tour India. Space is limited so
reserve your seat early by calling 613-247-4828.

Women’s Fitness and Healthy Snacks

Get fit and learn how to prepare healthy snacks.

But, that is not all!

We all know that the kitchen is the heart of every home. Well, we want this kitchen to be the heart of our community. There is no better way to celebrate, engage, and chat with our neighbours than by sharing a meal. If this sounds good to you, I encourage you to consider these additional programs:

Tea & Chat

All are welcome to cook and
eat at this free community lunch and get-together. Drop in to enjoy a
nutritious meal and a good friendly conversation.

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EVENTS

Register today and join me for a free self-defense class on May 6th. As part of my ongoing commitment to community safety, and due to the popularity of last year’s event, I am excited to announce that the next installment of my safety series will once again focus on self-defense and personal safety. This free class will be taught by International Master Instructor and Examiner, Master Sam Saroughi 8th Degree Black Belt Taekwon-do ITF.

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To contact our office, please use the contact information provided here or visit my Ward office at the Greenboro Community Centre. We look forward to hearing from you!